Trains tickets from Salt Lake City to San Diego, CA, US

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salt Lake City to San Diego.

Bus
Average Price$88 - $253Average Duration1d 13h
25kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$215 - $215Average Duration1d 6h
92kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Salt Lake City to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $215, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 6hAverage Duration
$215Cheapest ticket
92kgCO₂ emissions

Train Salt Lake City to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$215
Average train trip duration1d 6h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure11:40pm
Distance627 miles (1010 km)

Salt Lake City to San Diego Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of $231

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Salt Lake City to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to San Diego, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Salt Lake City and San Diego compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Salt Lake City to San Diego while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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Train from San Diego, CA, US to Salt Lake City

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